Passions of Paradise
Additional Information
Passions of Paradise II is a truly special sailing vessel. Designed by the renowned Sydney naval architect Grahame Parker and constructed by Jarkan Yachts.
She was purpose built to operate out of Cairns to sail daily to Micaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. Completed in November 2003, she is fast, comfortable and bristling with the most modern high performance electronics, deck and sail hardware.
The brief was to build a boat which made a trip to the reef exciting and fun, yet retained a classy and comfortable feel. Built out of core cell (composite) fiberglass she is also very light which enhances her sailing capabilities.
No matter what the weather conditions, she will adapt. Strong winds mean exciting performance and less travelling time and calm winds mean a spacious comfortable platform to soak up the sun.
At 25 metres length overall and with a beam over 10 metres, she is one of the largest commercial sailing catamarans in Australia.
- Included in price:
- All snorkelling equipment Morning and Afternoon Tea Chef Prepared Tropical hot and cold buffet lunch including prawns and fresh fruit FREE snorkeling tuition FREE guided snorkeling tour FREE flotation vests
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Introductory Dive - So you would like to get up close and personal with the fish and the coral like Jaques Cousteau!!! Intro diving is safe, fun, easy and the best way to see the Great Barrier Reef. Our Diving Instructors are highly experienced, calm and fun to be with. NO experience is necessary, and you don’t even have to be able to swim. You will be given a full on-deck briefing, shown how the equipment works and in small groups of no more than 4 divers, be led on a Diving Instructor controlled dive. Glass Bottom Boat - Full marine Naturalist tour and commentry $18.00. Guided Snorkel tours. Wetsuit or sunsuit $7.00. Underwater camera or prescription mask. T shirts, snacks & merchandise. Transfers City $12.00 / Northern Beaches $17.00
- What to bring:
- Cash, Credit card, towel, swimmers, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- 4 -14 years
- Departure points:
- Cairns, Queensland
Cairns Beaches, Queensland - Departure time:
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08:00 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Please advise hotel accommodation to be picked up from and we will advise pick up time.
- Duration:
- Four full hours on the Reef
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Passions of Paradise
- Destinations
- Great Barrier Reef and Michaelmas Cay
- Departs From
- Cairns and Cairns Beaches
Tour Description
Set sail for the Great Barrier Reef aboard Passions of Paradise, a Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame vessel.
Sailing daily aboard a 25 meter catamaran, we provide an excellent, eco-friendly opportunity to view the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Specialising in introductory and certified diving, let our dedicated, energetic staff showcase the best the reef has to offer. Certified divers explore the best sites using our specially designed dive tender, while introductory divers and snorkelers discover the underwater realm in shallow, calm waters teeming with fish life and beautiful coral gardens.
Enjoy the splendour of Michaelmas Cay, where our special permits allow access to one of the most breathtaking ecosystems on the planet. Paradise Reef, part of Breaking Patches Reef, is exclusive to Passions of Paradise, so our guests encounter the underwater world in tranquillity. Every afternoon our bar is open, and guests relax as we hoist the sails and cruise the Coral Sea.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 21 September 2010.
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Tour
Passions of Paradise
Rates
- Adults
- $129.00
- Children
- $79.00
- Families
- $369.00
- Pensioners
- $129.00
